CVE-2025-54261
ColdFusion | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22)
Description
ColdFusion versions 2025.3, 2023.15, 2021.21 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution by an attacker. Scope is changed.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 078d4453-3bcd-4900-85e6-15281da43538 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ColdFusion to the latest version.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
- Restrict access to sensitive directories.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-54261.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-93.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-54261 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-54261
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-54261 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
-
Help Net Security
Microsoft, Adobe, SAP deliver critical fixes for September 2025 Patch Tuesday
On September 2025 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released patches for 80+ vulnerabilities in its various software products, but the good news is that none of them are actively exploited. Among the criti ... Read more
-
The Hacker News
Adobe Commerce Flaw CVE-2025-54236 Lets Hackers Take Over Customer Accounts
Sep 10, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Software Security Adobe has warned of a critical security flaw in its Commerce and Magento Open Source platforms that, if successfully exploited, could al ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-54261 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
-
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ColdFusion versions 2025.3, 2023.15, 2021.21 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution by an attacker. Scope is changed. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-93.html